How does overtime work in Texas?

Use our free overtime calculator to find your Texas overtime pay instantly. Our tool acts as a tax free overtime calculator based on federal FLSA laws, requiring 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Texas Overtime Thresholds

Weekly Threshold: 40 hrs/week

Daily Threshold: —

Overtime Rate: 1.5×

Additional Notes: Follows federal FLSA exactly

Free Texas Overtime Calculator

Use our free overtime calculator to find your Texas overtime pay instantly. Our tool acts as a tax free overtime calculator based on federal FLSA laws, requiring 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Important Rules for Texas
Texas follows the federal FLSA threshold of 40 hours per week.
There is no state income tax in Texas, maximizing your net overtime take-home pay.
Texas does not have daily overtime thresholds; overtime only triggers after 40 weekly hours.
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US federal FLSA: 1.5× applies after 40 hours per workweek for most employees

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about overtime pay laws in Texas.

What are the overtime rules in Texas?
Texas follows federal FLSA rules, which means non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Texas does not have any daily overtime requirements.
Is overtime taxed differently in Texas?
Like all states, overtime in Texas is subject to federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. However, because Texas has no state income tax, your take-home pay on overtime hours will be higher compared to most other states.

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